While initial clinical trials have reported encouraging average weight loss results, they have also highlighted possible common side effects similar to those seen with GLP-1 agonists, such as: Currently, Retatrutide is not legal for sale or prescription in the UK
If retatrutide follows the same pattern, we would expect an Eli Lilly regulatory filing in late 2026, MHRA approval in late 2027 to mid-2028, and NHS access through NICE from 2029 at the earliest
This flexibility is similar to Noom and some newer programs, but differs from plans with strict meal guidelines or proprietary products
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